How Knock Shrine led a priest to build a successful airport

Ireland West Airport in Knock, Ireland. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Ireand West Airport Knock Dublin, Ireland, Nov 29, 2025 / 06:00 am (CNA). This year marks the 40th anniversary of the operation of Ireland West Airport in Knock as it records its highest-ever annual passenger numbers since three inaugural Rome-bound Aer Lingus flights departed in 1985. The airport owes its existence and success to the vision, ambition, and drive of Monsignor James Horan, Knock’s parish priest.  During his apostolic visit…